Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
What Buyers Say
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the Insignia 65-inch F50 Series Smart Fire TV, especially for its price, picture quality, and easy setup. Many highlight the vibrant colors and sharp 4K resolution, making it a great value for a large-screen TV. However, a significant number of users report issues with the remote lag, slow operating system, and occasional glitches or defects, with some experiencing sound problems or the TV turning off unexpectedly. While most recommend it for budget-conscious buyers, a few advise spending more for a more reliable model.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for price
- Fire TV built-in
Cons
- Remote lag
- Slow operating system
- Sound quality issues
- Occasional glitches
- Defective units
Scores
Specifications
| Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | QLED Color | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | — |
| Processor | Hi-View AI Engine Pro | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 72W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 400x400 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 287W | 45W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 287 kWh | 279 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.40 kg | 14.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 43 specs.